France

France Raid Nets 3 Suspected Jihadists

Two men and a woman are suspected of recruiting fighters for Syria and planning 'violent acts.'

Dramatic Footage as Anti-Israel Rioters Clash with French Police

Violence occurred after far-left and Islamist groups defied ban on demonstrations; synagogue and police station also attacked.

French PM Defends Ban on Pro-Gaza Rally After Violence

Valls warns of 'a new form of anti-Semitism.' Seventeen police injured, 44 detained over violence in Paris protest that went ahead anyway.

France Beefs Up Security After Paris Synagogue Attack

President Francois Hollande says he does not want to see "the Israeli-Palestinian conflict imported into France".

International Calls for Cease-fire Intensify

France joins calls for Israel to show 'restraint' in Gaza operation, Hamas ceasefire, despite reports of disinterest on both sides.

As War Rages, Samaria Officials Present Their Case in France

MK Haim Katz and Samaria Council official Yossi Dagan are in France, presenting Israel's case as Hamas rains missiles on Israel.

France Adopts Tough New Law to Crack Down on Jihadis

Jihadi websites will be subject to bans similar to those used against child pornography; radicals could have passports confiscated.

Anti-Semitic Comedian Dieudonne Mocks Murder of French Jew

Controversial French comedian set to launch new show - featuring holocaust denial and jokes about murdered Jewish man Ilan Halimi.

French Jews Reenact 1947 'Illegal' Aliyah to Israel by Boat

Program strengthening French Jews' ties with Israel traces route of 'Hatikva', which tried to defy British ban on Jewish immigration.

France Boosts Airport Security at U.S. Request

France joins other nations in bolstering security at its airports, in line with a U.S. request to do so amid concerns over Syrian rebels.

France, Spain, Italy Launch BDS 'Settlement' Warnings

European nations advise their citizens to refrain from conducting business with 'settlements,' condemn IDF operation.

Germany Extradites ISIS Recruiter to France

Germany extradites a man suspected to have joined ISIS in Syria back to his native France, 10 days after he was arrested in Berlin.

Anti-Semitic Assault and Stabbing in Paris Library

20 assailants beat up Jewish students and stab them in French capital as anti-Semitism continues to peak.

Lebanon: French Islamist Arrested over ISIS Suicide Bombings

Suspect becomes the latest in a string of French Muslims arrested for terrorist activities on behalf of jihadi group ISIS.

Angry French Jews Demand Action on Kidnap Victims

A demonstration in Paris in support of the kidnapped Israeli teens was held Saturday night.

Watch: French Rally Supporting Abducted Teens Comes Under Attack

Anti-Israel extremists attempt to violently break up march in solidarity with three kidnapped teens; at least one arrest.

Shooting Attack at Paris Synagogue Thwarted at Last Moment

Two men approach Paris synagogue with AK-47 and handgun, but flee after spotting police.

Brussels Shooting

France to Rule on Extradition of Brussels Suspect on June 26

French Islamist Mehdi Nemmouche could be deported to face trial over Jewish Museum massacre by the end of the month.

Jewish Teens Sprayed with Tear Gas in Anti-Semitic Paris Attack

French Jews report attack Saturday night by gang of young hoodlums of 'North African origin', as fears over European anti-Semitism grow.

French Far-Right Leader Hits Back at 'Cowardly' Daughter

Falling-out over anti-Semitic joke widens as Le Pen calls his daughter's criticism a 'cowardly hit to the back.'

U.S. and Iran Hold Talks, France to Follow Suit

France announces bilateral talks with Iran on its nuclear program, after Washington held similar talks with Iran.

Unprecedented Split in French Far-Right Party

National Front head Marine Le Pen issues unprecedented public condemnation of her father and party founder's recent anti-Semitic remarks.

French Former Far-Right Head Slammed for Anti-Semitic Pun

Founder and former leader of far-right National Front party condemned by anti-racism groups for crematoria slur.

Brussels Anti-Semitic Shooter to Fight Extradition to Belgium

Lawyer for Islamist terrorist suspected of carrying out deadly Brussels Jewish Museum shooting says he will fight to be tried in France.

France Sounds Alarm Over 'Made-in-France' Jihadists

French officials wake up to the dangerous role of foreign nationals in the Syrian Civil War, as trial of Brussels shooter continues.

Four More Jihadists Arrested in France

Suspects with terror links arrested three days after man suspected in Brussels shooting on Jewish Museum arrested.

Another Anti-Semitic Attack?

Paris: Jews Stabbed Hours After Brussels Attacks

French Interior Ministry ups security at Jewish sites following stabbing; details still developing.

French Auction House Pulls Mein Kampf Sale After Protests

Watchdog group successfully convinces auction house to torpedo the sale, noting it would equate Hitler's manifesto with any other text.

Twenty-Five French Citizens Killed in Syrian Civil War

Foreign national problem mushrooming in France, officials say, after Jihadist recruiter busted transporting nationals to Aleppo.

Former French First Lady Is 'Crazy About Israel'

Carla Bruni, wife of Nicolas Sarkozy, will sing in Tel Aviv on May 25. Wants to bring husband and son to discover 'Jewish roots.'

French Jewish Group Urges Hitler Furniture Auction Ban

Jewish group in France moves to stop Hitler's furniture from being sold at auction.

France: Far-Right Leader Forces Students to Eat Pork

Marine Le Pen issues divisive guidelines in districts controlled by her National Front party; Jews, Muslims the target.

Paris: Harrowing Footage of Victim of Brutal Anti-Semitic Attack

Jewish teacher savagely beaten by Arab thugs who scrawled swastika on his chest speaks out following ordeal.

Islamists Threaten to Assassinate French President

Al-Qaeda linked group vows Jihad against France for sending troops into Mali last year to root-out terrorists.

French Jew Brutally Assaulted in Paris

Attackers beat Jewish teacher, draw swastika on his chest in savage assault.

France to Return Three Looted Paintings to Rightful Owners

France to return 3 paintings seized by the Nazis to their rightful owners. So far, France has returned only 70 looted works out of 2,000.

Returning to Music 30 Years After Return to Judaism

French singer Gilbert Sitbon left a stellar career in its prime to study Torah; he now finds his way back to the studio.

Napoleon: A Modern-Day 'Messiah'?

Auction find reveals that the dictator drove to give full rights to French Jewry, fashion himself as the savior of Jewish life there.

Dieudonne Ordered to Remove Anti-Semitic Content from YouTube

Anti-Semitic comedian Dieudonne given five days to remove sections of YouTuve videos constituting hate-speech or face another fine.

Liberman: 'Iran Threatens World Behind Mask of Smiles'

Liberman responds to Iran missile tests, Islamic Revolution parades and 'death to Israel' chants before trip to France.

French, Israeli Students Have 'Bake-Off' Competition

Minister of Tourism, French Ambassador to Israel hold 'bake-off' competition in honor of French Culinary Week.

Video: JNF in Paris To Encourage Aliyah

JNF Deputy Chairman speaks about recent pro-Israel event, says French community suffers from anti-Semitism and assimilation.

Dieudonne Acquitted in Defamation Case

French anti-Semitic comic acquitted on charges related to a video in which he calls for the release of kidnapper Ilan Halimi's kidnapper.

France Rejects U.S. Criticism of Iran Business Trip

France’s Finance Minister says a 116-person delegation of business figures to Iran is “a bet” on the future.

France's Finance Minister: There Are 'Opportunities' in Iran

France will have "significant commercial opportunities" in Iran if sanctions are lifted, says French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici.

Official: Paris Pro-Israel Event the 'Largest in Decades'

The Jewish National Fund on Sunday ran what spokesperson Efi Stenzler said was a very successful program in Paris.

Anti-Semitism in Europe

Anti-Semitic Comedian 'A Victim of His Own Fascism'

Sec. Gen. of European Jewish Congress calls Dieudonne an 'embarrassment to France' the day after anti-Semitic Paris march.

BDS Fail: SodaStream Wins Battle Against French Boycott

Israeli drink manufacturer SodaStream has won a legal battle in France against an organization seeking to boycott it.

'Jews, Out of France!'

Chilling video shows hundreds of anti-Semites on the march in Paris, illustrating the frightening rise of anti-Semitism in France.

Police Seize Cash Stash from Home of Anti-Semitic Comic

French police forces continue their crackdown on Dieudonne, and anti-Semitism, as they seize huge cash stash from his home.

France: Jihadists as Young as 15 and 16 Joining Syrian Civil War

French teenage boys use parents' credit card to flee France, join Syrian rebels. Parents: 'they've been brainwashed.'

Paris Protest Against Hollande Turns Anti-Semitic

Neo-Nazis and Muslims take advantage of "Day of Anger" against French president to vent their hostility against Jews.

Rare Video Interview of Anti-Semitic French Comic

British news source tracks down Dieudonne to ask about his inverted Nazi salute 'quenelle,' is told 'it's not racism, racism is bad.'

Religion: the Gateway to Peace?

Muslim delegation, led by French Imam Hassen Chalgoumi, meets with Tourism Minister Uzi Landau. Landau: this could bridge communities.

French Presidential Aide Meets Hezbollah Official

French presidential aide holds talks in Beirut with a Hezbollah official, months after the EU blacklisted the group's "military wing".

'We Will Not Tolerate Hate Against Any Religion'

French President Francois Hollande, in response to anti-Semitic comic Dieudonne M'Bala M'Bala, vows to fight religious discrimination.

New Show Green-Lit For Anti-Semitic Comic

Amid overwhelming evidence of anti-Semitism, Dieudonne M'Bala M'Bala successfully bypasses ban on performances.

The Price of Anti-Semitism in France

French anti-Semitic comic Dieudonne reportedly had to pay dearly for recent legal battles against ban of his anti-Semitic show.

Anti-Semitic French Comic Announces New Show

Dieudonne tries to circumvent ban on show in which he mimes peeing on the Kotel with new show that includes 'tai-chi moves.'

Last minute verdict:

Top French Court Reinstates Ban on Anti-Semitic Comic

Thursday night, just as Dieudonne's show was to take place following a local court ruling, top administrative court overruled local verdict.